As a retired teacher and educator, I am appalled by the “slap in the hand” punishment that David Fleishman was given. He should be fired, but if he isn’t fired, Fleishman should be given a punishment that fits his crime, such as doing community service at both Newton high schools working as a janitor in both schools, cleaning toilets in the bathrooms, sweeping and cleaning floors, and picking up trash around the school. This punishment would humble and humiliate him, which he deserves.